Those are bed sores. Similar to people that sit in bed for lengths of time. It's ok, Apple isn't coming to take your watch away! You can take it off and wash your arm with soap and water. Important dry yourself thoroughly. Then wash the band with soap and water and once again dry it thoroughly. Wait a day or two, maybe wash your hand again and dry thoroughly. Then try the watch again. But don't forget, it's a good idea to wash your hands several times underneath the watch band daily. Btw the hideous plastic case is on there because I'm a plumber. I wash my hands many times and never have an allergic reaction, and I work with poo!!!! The case is hideous but protects ok, I plan to use the spigen armor when it comes. Yes it will be even more hideous but better than getting off work and having a scratched ss case.
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Watch caused allergic reaction, but lackadaisical help from Apple
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Priceless response.
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I started to get that on the first day of use with a SS watch. I reasoned that the plastic film overnight the back might have left some partials of low tack glue. Took it off and polished it with a lint free cloth (ok my t-shirt). No itch or rash since and I've been wearing it for 4 days non stop now
Great suggestion!
Yet you ordered the rubber band anyway? No wonder why people don't listen to themselves and get reaction.
The milanese is the same price as the classic, so you won't have to pay for swap.
the ceramic back of the stainless steel watch is the same type of material used in medical implants so it should be nonreactive for most people. (I researched the materials before making my final purchase.) I was never able to learn what the composite dome of the Sport was made of. I have had rashes after prolonged exposure to plastic before so I leaned toward the Stainless watch. My rashes were more of a heat rash type than an allergic reaction. Plastics tend to stick to and restrict air flow to the skin.
Ordered my Apple Watch on 4/10. Started wearing my current rubber watch band on 4/14 and noticed the reaction last week. For the last 10 years plus I've used a metal loop or leather band on my watch...just started using rubber because my other one died and didn't want to fix it with the Apple Watch coming.
As I said, it doesn't bode well. If indeed my Apple Watch causes problems, I'll get a new band.
My point was mostly to say this can happen with all watches
First, I'm not here to argue, perhaps we've simply had a misunderstanding. A discussion appeals to me, so if inadvertently I've offended you, I apologize.
Yes, I am aware as our corp. does the same thing. The difference here was the amount of time that Apple slow walked it.
I don't disagree, I was simply sharing my opinion having only the info that the poster provided. I don't have any such issue.
We were taken care of, I've never made a blanket statement condemning Apple, but I have been outspoken when I've felt as though they are not living up to their own standards.
I've personally paid for over twenty new Apple PowerBooks/Fully Optioned BTO-CTO MacBook Pros for my personal use, they are, and always have been my laptop of choice. Simply sharing I'm not suggesting that I have more experience because of I've bought so many laptops. I just like fresh new Macs. My personal experience with their reliability has been exemplary.
At the end of the day my overall Apple experience has been that which one would expect of a world class company. I most certainly recognize and appreciate the many Apple accomplishments above and beyond the profits they've generated for their stellar work.
Cheers
Thats the exact reaction i'm getting. The watch seems to adhere to the skin and sweat builds up. The skin then becomes weepy and sore.
I've reacted to plastic watches before (when I was a child) but didn't really think about it when i purchased the Sport. I'm pleased to know that i can still have an Apple watch if I choose to, I'll just have to go down the SS route, not really a hardship though to be honest.
Thanks for the information.
Step 1: Remove watch.
Step 2: Clean and disinfect irritated area.
Step 3: Use your dominant hand to slap your face as hard as possible.
If you still feel entitled to free handouts, repeat Step 3 until your condition improves.
Step 2: Clean and disinfect irritated area.
Step 3: Use your dominant hand to slap your face as hard as possible.
If you still feel entitled to free handouts, repeat Step 3 until your condition improves.
Well in all honesty sweat builds up under the dome of the SS watch, too. For me the problem is that I'm between sizes and have to wear the watch a tad bit tighter than I'd like in order to have it sit properly on my wrist. When I went for my fitting the black classic buckle fit me better. But if I lose the weight I hope to lose in a couple of months I'll fit into the sport watch band perfectly. I just need to lose about five pounds of "winter weight".
Anyway, the watch is sitting a bit tighter than I'd like at some parts of the day. It doesn't hurt but I know from my try-on that other bands could fit me better. There is sweat and an indentation where the watch dome is. But no rash. This is the way it's always been for me with conventional stainless steel backed watches.
I wore Swatch Watches in college. I wore them loose but I do remember they got sticky and nasty in the summer and I got the occasional "heat rash". I'd give it a rest so I wouldn't get a fungal skin infection.
The sport band fitting is tricky for me too. I'm on the 3rd from smallest and it's a tad too tight, yet the 4th hole is way too loose. With the fitting not being quite right and the composite material then the SS seems the way to go. I'm thinking of the Milanese or leather loop because of the fully adjustable fitting.
My stainless steel divers watch has been problem free for me for approximately 15 years. I might order the SS and try it out. Lets be honest, I'll know within a few hours if I'm going to have problems with it. Just have to wait until July to try it out
I'm still waiting for my Apple Watch to arrive, but I've had the exact same issue with my FitBit Surge. I now give the band a quick wipe down with rubbing alcohol every other day and have not had any issues since.
PETA jokes aside, it was glue coming through the leather due to incorrect curing procedures. A new process is being used. You'll need to be patient, or receive more blisters.
It's not the leather, or the tanning process.
Besides, I had one hell of a good 16oz Angus Ribeye on Sunday. Just a tad warm in the middle. Blood forming at the corners of my mouth.
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No Latex.
Ouch! I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're better soon. I'm not sure what's in the band but from what I recall reading about it Latex was not mentioned. If I find anything else I'll post here.
I actually ordered that plastic case and refuse to keep it on. It's really hideous!!!
Hahaha. Truly one ugly case - but I understand his need for utility.
Re the 'fluoroelastomer' band, it's just a high-quality synthetic rubber made for specialized usage (usually industrial) - so it is very durable. It's supposed to be less prone to cause allergic reaction than many other materials; but, some are more sensitive than others to certain chemicals. We won't know until we try it. Personally, I've been wearing mine daily (16+ hours per day) since I received it in late June, and I haven't had any reactions. At least now I am aware that a reaction is possible.
But, my skin generally is not prone to any type of allergic reaction (heat, sweat, leather, metals, etc.). I do have allergic reactions to some chemicals used in standard laundry detergents and 'soaps'.
I've had crazy reactions to a watch in the past (from the metal watch back) but am getting on fine with my silver sport including in hot weather. I do give the back a good clean every day though, just in case (in my experience once an allergic reaction happens it can take a good while before I can wear any watch again).
If I had proved allergic to the composite back, I would have hoped Apple would let me pay the difference to get a stainless steel watch even outside the return period; I'd see even that as a goodwill gesture though. I certainly wouldn't have expected a free upgrade though because, well, why on earth should they?
If I had proved allergic to the composite back, I would have hoped Apple would let me pay the difference to get a stainless steel watch even outside the return period; I'd see even that as a goodwill gesture though. I certainly wouldn't have expected a free upgrade though because, well, why on earth should they?